Texas Democrats urge Gov. Greg Abbott to direct emergency funds to address the looming SNAP crisis
TEXAS TRIBUNE — Texas Democratic lawmakers have urged Gov. Greg Abbott to use his executive authority to provide emergency state funding — a move he has done before — to offset the looming federal suspension of SNAP benefits this...
https://rgv.news/texas-democrats-urge-gov-greg-abbott-to-direct-emergency-funds-to-address-the-looming-snap-crisis-21547.html
Your Halloween pumpkin probably came from this small Texas town
In the self-proclaimed “Pumpkin Capital of the U.S.,” Floydada farmers are exporting pumpkins across Texas and the nation.
https://rgv.news/your-halloween-pumpkin-probably-came-from-this-small-texas-town-21541.html
Explosion of data centers causes planning struggles for Texas power grid
As companies look to build projects that consume more power than cities, the state’s grid manager is trying to plan how to provide enough electricity to meet the demand.
https://rgv.news/explosion-of-data-centers-causes-planning-struggles-for-texas-power-grid-21533.html
Feds intercept 300 high-caliber guns headed to Mexico
From El Paso to Laredo, Texas, federal officials are ramping up efforts to curb firearms smuggling to Mexico.
https://rgv.news/feds-intercept-300-high-caliber-guns-headed-to-mexico-21516.html
Pythons, frogs, tarantulas: CBP seizes 163 exotic pets at Mission's Anzalduas International Bridge
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a driver who allegedly attempted to smuggle more than 160 species of reptiles and arthropods into Mexico. On Oct. 22, CBP officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge came across...
https://rgv.news/pythons-frogs-tarantulas-cbp-seizes-163-exotic-pets-at-mission-s-anzalduas-international-bridge-21506.html
Counter-stroke event aims to educate on reducing stroke risk
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tom Castañeda with South Texas Health System talks about World Stroke Day on Oct. 29 and South Texas Health System's part in stroke education. "Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke,...
https://rgv.news/counter-stroke-event-aims-to-educate-on-reducing-stroke-risk-21497.html
Texas SNAP benefit pause: Here’s how to receive and give help
Food assistance will be canceled in November amid the current federal government shutdown, halting benefits for 11% of Texas’ population.
https://rgv.news/texas-snap-benefit-pause-here-s-how-to-receive-and-give-help-21493.html
After arrest, McAllen city commissioner says he will not resign
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen City Commissioner Rodolfo “Rudy” Castillo returned to City Hall on Monday after more than two weeks in jail. Castillo — who is charged with laundering money and smuggling clothing across the border — said...
https://rgv.news/after-arrest-mcallen-city-commissioner-says-he-will-not-resign-21492.html
Where Halloween meets business, haunted attractions on the rise
PROGRESO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It is late October in the Rio Grande Valley, and behind the quiet walls of Toluca Ranch, something eerie is coming to life. The sound of saws, hammering, and creaking wood fills the air as...
https://rgv.news/where-halloween-meets-business-haunted-attractions-on-the-rise-21489.html
Hurricane Melissa is set to hit Jamaica as its strongest storm since records began
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa strengthened further Tuesday as it crawled toward Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago. Hours before the storm, the Jamaican government...
https://rgv.news/hurricane-melissa-is-set-to-hit-jamaica-as-its-strongest-storm-since-records-began-21486.html
Latest at Starbase with LabPadre: Oct. 27
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — This week at Starbase, stacking of Block 3 Starship 39 continues in Mega Bay 2, with more steel being added to frame out the new Gigabay. Multiple cranes are also being deployed to expedite the...
https://rgv.news/latest-at-starbase-with-labpadre-oct-27-21485.html
TxDOT to host workshop for second SPI causeway project
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation invites the public to its workshop that will focus on the second causeway project on South Padre Island. At the workshop, TxDOT will share information on the project,...
https://rgv.news/txdot-to-host-workshop-for-second-spi-causeway-project-21471.html
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will be issued on Nov. 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
https://rgv.news/trump-administration-posts-notice-that-no-federal-food-aid-will-be-issued-on-nov-1-21468.html
How John Cornyn’s historic gun safety bill has become a reelection liability
Critics accuse Cornyn of capitulating to Democrats’ gun control demands — even though the bill largely did not restrict gun owner’s existing rights.
https://rgv.news/how-john-cornyn-s-historic-gun-safety-bill-has-become-a-reelection-liability-21465.html
SNAP funding expiration set to hit 40 million people
More than 40 million low-income food stamp beneficiaries are expected to receive less help with grocery bills — or no help at all — in the coming days.
https://rgv.news/snap-funding-expiration-set-to-hit-40-million-people-21460.html
4Ever Family: Serenity
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS 4 works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our “4Ever Family” partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Serenity is a very...
https://rgv.news/4ever-family-serenity-21435.html
Latest at Starbase with LabPadre: Oct. 23
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — This week at Starbase, with Flight 11 now checked off the success list, our new expert analyst, Caden, provides a thorough update as Block 3 vehicles are in full production at the build site. Workers...
https://rgv.news/latest-at-starbase-with-labpadre-oct-23-21429.html
Week 9: Valley High School Football scoreboard provides live updates
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral will be here throughout the season to provide live updates on High School Football throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Check below for a full list of this week’s games. If you missed...
https://rgv.news/week-9-valley-high-school-football-scoreboard-provides-live-updates-21428.html
Sullivan City censures councilman after drug arrest
SULLIVAN CITY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sullivan City Council censured City Councilman Ruben Villalon on Wednesday for allegedly selling cocaine and interfering with police investigations. During a meeting on Wednesday afternoon, the City Council voted 2-0 to censure Villalon....
https://rgv.news/sullivan-city-censures-councilman-after-drug-arrest-21416.html
Texas Republicans are redefining higher ed. It’s creating confusion about free speech on campuses.
Some students and professors say recent changes and scandals chill speech at universities. Others argue that conservative opinions can now be shared more freely.
https://rgv.news/texas-republicans-are-redefining-higher-ed-it-s-creating-confusion-about-free-speech-on-campuses--21413.html
Cameron County judge releases 2026 Starbase impact report
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. shared the 2026 Starbase Local Impact report on Wednesday. The report, provided by SpaceX, shares the impact brought to Cameron County by Starbase operations, including Starship launches. Since SpaceX's...
https://rgv.news/cameron-county-judge-releases-2026-starbase-impact-report-21407.html
Edinburg plans new workforce center and golf clubhouse
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), and city of Edinburg are set to develop a new Workforce Resource Center and Golf Course Clubhouse at Ebony Hills Golf Course. The Ebony Hills Project, located at 300...
https://rgv.news/edinburg-plans-new-workforce-center-and-golf-clubhouse-21405.html
New life on its way at Buena Vida in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Buena Vida neighborhood in Brownsville is beginning a new chapter. It is providing affordable homes to families and those at risk of homelessness across the city, including victims of domestic violence. A total of...
https://rgv.news/new-life-on-its-way-at-buena-vida-in-brownsville-21395.html
‘He had an infectious laugh’: Grandpa of Harlingen crash victims
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen police say 16-year-old Ryan Mendiola is dead after crashing into a brick wall on Saturday night. Three other teens were also in the vehicle and are suffering from serious injuries. On Saturday, close to...
https://rgv.news/-he-had-an-infectious-laugh-grandpa-of-harlingen-crash-victims-21394.html
Daycare workers indicted in death of 4-year-old boy left in Brownsville hot van
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two women accused in the death of a 4-year-old boy found inside a hot daycare van have been indicted, Cameron County court records indicate. On Oct. 1, Karen Silva and Sendy Ruiz were formally charged with...
https://rgv.news/daycare-workers-indicted-in-death-of-4-year-old-boy-left-in-brownsville-hot-van-21391.html
Election officials ask Texas to halt rollout of updated voter registration system
With early voting just days away, counties say they’re running out of time to get their complaints addressed. The post Election officials ask Texas to halt rollout of updated voter registration system appeared first on The Texas Tribune.
https://rgv.news/election-officials-ask-texas-to-halt-rollout-of-updated-voter-registration-system-21383.html
After more than two weeks in jail, McAllen city commissioner posts bond
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen City Commissioner Rodolfo “Rudy” Castillo posted bond Tuesday after more than two weeks in jail. Castillo signed the bond paperwork Tuesday morning and was released less than 30 minutes later. “He looked tired. Exhausted....
https://rgv.news/after-more-than-two-weeks-in-jail-mcallen-city-commissioner-posts-bond-21373.html
A new South Texas data center will rely on untapped renewable energy
WILLACY COUNTY — Scattered across the acres of open fields, dozens of wind turbines stood tall one morning last month, some moved their blades with the wind as designed. Others didn’t move at all. The inactivity at the Las...
https://rgv.news/a-new-south-texas-data-center-will-rely-on-untapped-renewable-energy-21371.html
Brownsville's new Dave's Hot Chicken: Opening in 2026
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Chicken and spice and everything nice! Brownsville is getting its first Dave's Hot Chicken location. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the new franchise's location will be at 1165 FM 802 Rd. Brownsville...
https://rgv.news/brownsville-s-new-dave-s-hot-chicken-opening-in-2026-21370.html
Border Report Live: New buoys warn of National Defense Area in Rio Grande
The warning buoys were recently put in the water, months after the Department of Defense announced that 250 miles along the Rio Grande in the South Texas border counties of Hidalgo and Cameron were now National Defense Areas.
https://rgv.news/border-report-live-new-buoys-warn-of-national-defense-area-in-rio-grande-21364.html
